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It’s a matter of money, actually

What keeps the art market spinning? Is Bonhams up for sale, and how did Basel fare? We take a look at the market this month.

25 Jun 2014 12:00

Gina Fairley

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Visual Arts

Photo: Courtesy Bonhams

An unassuming little blue and white ‘Dragon box’ stole the limelight at Bonhams’ Asian Art sale in Sydney on the weekend (22 June), as two Chinese bidders – one online and the other in the room – battled it out for the 16^th-17^th Century porcelain piece.

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Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina